Taste of History

A TASTE OF HISTORY is a TV cooking series that explores America's culinary beginnings from the Birthplace of American Cuisine. This innovative series brings America's history to life and makes it vibrant as we step back in time and get to know the founders of our country through the food they ate and the recipes they prepared. Chef Walter Staib, an award-winning internationally known chef with over four decades of experience, is a master of open hearth cookery. He demonstrates a true mastery in the preparation of sophisticated 18th Century cuisine, sure to inspire home-cooks. A TASTE OF HISTORY is produced in significant historic locations; from Jefferson's Monticello to Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Town and even on the banks of the Delaware River at Washington's Crossing. In each episode Chef Staib explores the origin of featured recipes and ingredients to reveal historical context. We learn about Martha Washington's contributions at Valley Forge, the Washington's well-known slave-chef Hercules and visit Jefferson's Monticello to walk through his gardens and cook in his kitchen!

Sat, Feb 21	7:00 A.M.	The Monticello Wine Experiment NH Create (11.4) Thomas Jefferson's impact on the world of wine is explored in Chef Staib's triumphant return to Monticello.
Sat, Feb 28	7:00 A.M.	Flavors of the Pinoleros NH Create (11.4) Chef Walter Staib travels to the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes: Nicaragua!
Sat, Mar 7	7:00 A.M.	Handmade: Crafts of the 18th Century NH Create (11.4) Chef Walter Staib explores the painstaking process of colonial craftsmanship.
Sat, Mar 14	7:00 A.M.	Rochambeau's Revolutionary Road NH Create (11.4) In 1781, General Rochambeau's French forces marched hundreds of miles with the Continental Army to help secure American independence.
Sat, Mar 21	7:00 A.M.	A Sentimental Journey Through Nicaragua NH Create (11.4) Joined by his son, Chef Walter Staib travels to his late-wife's homeland in this touching tribute.
Sat, Mar 28	7:00 A.M.	Best of Jamaica NH Create (11.4) The natural beauty and exotic spices of Jamaica cannot be captured in a single visit!